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Struggling to Sleep? Sugar Might Be the Real Culprit

Let me ask you something. Have you ever been so tired by evening that you're counting down the minutes till bedtime, only to lie in bed wide awake? Legs twitching, mind racing, eyes fixed on the ceiling, thinking:
I could barely keep my eyes open at the office, so why can’t I sleep now?

The answer might be sitting in your kitchen cupboard. Sugar.
Yes, that innocent pudding. The chocolate bar after dinner. The biscuit you pulled from the tin muttering, “I deserve this.” They might just be stealing your rest.

Sugar messes with your energy production
Your mitochondria are like little engines inside your cells. They turn your food into energy for everything you do, thinking, walking, blinking, sleeping.
But sugar overload causes your blood sugar to spike then crash. And that messes with those mitochondria. Instead of steady, calming energy, your body becomes jittery and restless. You toss and turn instead of drifting off peacefully.

Sugar can cause restless legs
That creepy-crawly sensation in your legs? It might be due to sugar’s effect on magnesium and potassium, two key minerals for muscle relaxation. When these levels drop, your legs say “nope, not relaxing” and start to wiggle just as you're trying to wind down.

Sugar triggers an adrenaline rush
After that sugar high crashes, your body panics and releases adrenaline to bring blood sugar back up. But guess what? Adrenaline is your fight-or-flight hormone. Not exactly what you want pumping through your body at midnight.

No wonder you wake up at 2am, heart racing, wondering what on earth is going on.

What you can do about it

Look, I’m not saying never enjoy a treat. Life is meant to be sweet. But if you're struggling to sleep night after night, here’s my warm advice:
Cut down on sugary snacks in the evening.

Stick to whole-food meals, especially at dinner. If you're craving something sweet, try:

  • A handful of berries

  • A spoonful of nut butter (I’m obsessed with peanut butter)

  • A little dark chocolate sweetened with stevia

If it's the weekend and you fancy baking, use stevia instead of sugar. It won't spike your insulin, which means better blood sugar control and a smoother journey into sleep.

Why sleep matters so much

Sleep isn't just beauty sleep (though let’s be honest, that glow is real).
Sleep is brain repair. It’s emotional balance. It’s the reset your body craves.

So tonight, maybe skip the pudding. Brew yourself a calming herbal tea instead. And don’t forget this little ritual: take our apple cider vinegar capsules before dinner.

The science behind it

Apple cider vinegar can reduce your insulin spike by almost 30 percent. Yes, 30. That means steadier blood sugar, fewer crashes, and more restful sleep. Check out the study from the National Library of Medicine for your research.

If this message hit home, do share it with a friend.

Sleep well tonight!

-- Written by Hala, founder of Dietapplements

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